Discover
William Pierce Butler is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer who is best known as a core member of the indie rock band Arcade Fire. Will plays synthesizer, bass, guitar and percussion. He is known for his spontaneity and antics during performances. He is the brother of Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler. Butler received his first Academy Award nomination for his work on the original score of the film Her in 2014.
Birth Name
William Pierce Butler
Born
Wednesday, 06 October 1982
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Reflektor Tapes | Self | 2015 |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self - Musical Guest | 2014 |
| Shut Up and Play the Hits | Himself / Self | 2012 |
| Scenes from the Suburbs | Crossvine Cop, Soldier 1 / Crossvine Cop / Soldier 1 | 2011 |
| Miroir noir | Himself / Self | 2008 |
| Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Musical Guest | 1993 |
| Saturday Night Live | Self - Performer / Self - Musical Guest / Will - Board Room Meeting Member / Self - Arcade Fire | 1975 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Reflektor Tapes | Self | 2015 |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self - Musical Guest | 2014 |
| Shut Up and Play the Hits | Himself / Self | 2012 |
| Scenes from the Suburbs | Crossvine Cop, Soldier 1 / Crossvine Cop / Soldier 1 | 2011 |
| Miroir noir | Himself / Self | 2008 |
| Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Musical Guest | 1993 |
| Saturday Night Live | Self - Performer / Self - Musical Guest / Will - Board Room Meeting Member / Self - Arcade Fire | 1975 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2014 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score | Nominated |
